The Gin Trap Inn Ringstead, Norfolk, PE36 5JU

  • 12 bedrooms

Named in The Sunday Times 100 Best Places to Stay in 2025

The Gin Trap Inn is tucked away in the pretty village of Ringstead, just inland from the sweeping beaches of the North Norfolk coast. With its flint façade and welcoming interiors, this much-loved Norfolk inn offers a relaxed yet refined base for exploring one of England’s most beautiful stretches of coastline. Inside, you will find cosy seating, a well-stocked bar and a restaurant known for its confident, seasonal cooking. Whether you are planning a foodie break, walking holiday or seaside escape, this pub is both polished and genuinely warm.

Offers

  • Spring Offer

    Enjoy an extended Spring getaway with the Stay for Longer Bed & Breakfast package.

    Book three nights or more and receive 25% off.

    After selecting dates, choose “Stay for Longer this Spring” package – price includes 25% discount.

    Prepaid non-refundable rate.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Gastro Pub
  • Log Fires
  • Parking
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

The Gin Trap Inn offers 12 en-suite bedrooms, each individually styled with a contemporary coastal feel. Expect comfortable beds with lovely linens, modern bathrooms and thoughtful touches that make for an easy, restful stay. The overall feel is relaxed luxury – somewhere you will be pleased to return to after a day on the Norfolk coast. Dogs are welcome with prior acknowledgement (add a dog at the checkout).

Bathroom products include hand and body wash, lotion, shampoo and conditioner from Connock.

Food & Drink

Food is at the heart of The Gin Trap Inn offering. The kitchen focuses on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, celebrating the best of Norfolk’s land and sea. Menus typically feature refined pub classics alongside more contemporary dishes, with an emphasis on flavour. Breakfast provides a generous start to the day, with hearty cooked options and lighter choices. At lunch and supper, the restaurant is popular with both locals and visitors, so advance booking is recommended, particularly at weekends and during peak seasons. The bar is well stocked with local ales, craft beers and, as the name suggests, an impressive selection of gins, making it an inviting spot for a pre-dinner drink or nightcap.

Nearby

Old Hunstanton Beach – Wide sandy beach backed by dunes, ideal for long coastal walks (2 miles).

Thornham Beach and Harbour – Picturesque salt marshes and expansive sands (3 miles).

Hunstanton – Traditional seaside town known for its striped cliffs and sea views (3 miles).

Hunstanton Golf Club – A top 100 golf course (3 miles).

RSPB Titchwell Marsh – Renowned birdwatching reserve with diverse coastal habitats (4 miles).

Brancaster Beach – One of North Norfolk’s most famous beaches, perfect for families and walkers (5 miles).